Oil rises above $105 for first time since 2014
Oil prices jumped on Thursday, with Brent rising above $105 a barrel for the first time since 2014, after Russia’s attack on Ukraine exacerbated concerns about disruptions to global energy supply. Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea in the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since […]
I removed my son from public school over kidnapping threats – El-Rufai
The Governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, has said he pulled his son out of a public school due to kidnapping threats. This is as he said his decision to enroll his son in a public school to affirm his confidence in the Kaduna State education system. El-Rufai said this on Thursday during the weekly ministerial […]
Kaduna Electric launches App to aid hazard report
Kaduna Electric has launched a mobile application for customers to report hazardous situations they come across within its franchise. This is contained in a statement signed by the company’s Head of Corporate Communication, Abdulazeez Abdullahi, on Thursday in Kaduna. Abdullahi said the application named KE-SAFE was developed in-house by the ICT department and had since […]
Reps call for Immediate evacuation of Nigerian Students in Ukraine
The House of Representatives on Thursday called on Federal Government to put necessary measures in place for the evacuation of Nigerian students in Ukraine following the worsening conflict with Russia. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion of Urgent Importance to evacuate Nigerian Students in Ukraine sponsored by Hon. Ahmed Munir, […]
Insecurity: El-Rufai calls for land, air assault across affected states
The Governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, has called for simultaneous air and land attack on the terrorists by contiguous states. This is as he said the piecemeal attacks have not been effective enough to curb the spate of kidnapping in the Northwest. El-Rufai said this on Thursday morning during the weekly ministerial briefing organised by […]
FG moves to tackle under-dispensing of LPG by marketers
The Federal Government says it is committed to addressing the issue of under-dispensing of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, by both depot owners and marketers. Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Mr Niyi Adebayo, made this known at a meeting with the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) and […]
AKWA IBOM: Udom Sacks Chief of Staff
Tension is brewing in Akwa Ibom State as governor Udom Emmanuel on Tuesday relieved Akparawa Ephraim Inyangeyen of his appointment as his chief of staff. The Secretary to State Government (SSG), Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, announced Inyangeyen’s sack in a letter dated 22nd February, 2022, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Uyo. Ekuwem stated: […]
Zulum Receives Anglican Church, Courage and Purposeful leadership Award
The church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) honoured Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, with a “prestigious award for courageous and purposeful leadership in challenging times” on Wednesday in Port Harcourt. Nigeria’s head of the Anglican church, Most Reverend Dr. Henry Ndukuba, whose title is the Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria, presented the […]
HOME GROWN SCHOOL FEEDING: Federal Government reviews cost of feeding children Schools
The Federal Government has reviewed the cost required to feed a child in the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme from 70 Naira per meal daily to 100 Naira. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Farouq made this known in Abuja at a two-day National Consultative Meeting on Public […]